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A Special Tribute to ANR’s Legacy in Mann Ki Baat In the year-end episode of his widely listened audio series Mann Ki Baat, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a moment to honor the legendary Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR) as part of a broader tribute to Indian cinema icons marking their centenary anniversaries in 2024. The Prime Minister acknowledged ANR’s monumental contributions to Telugu cinema and the broader Indian film…

Legal Showdown Between Co-Stars Over Allegations of Harassment and Smear Campaign In a dramatic new twist to the ongoing feud between It Ends With Us co-stars Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, Baldoni is set to file a countersuit against Lively. The legal action follows Lively’s earlier accusations of sexual harassment and claims of a smear campaign against her during the promotional tour of their film. Baldoni’s legal team is gearing…

Indian stock markets are bracing for a sluggish start today as global market trends continue to weigh on investor sentiment. Here’s a rundown of the major shifts that could impact Indian stocks after the weekend’s developments. The Indian stock market faces a tepid outlook today, with the GIFT Nifty trading around the 23,986 level, reflecting a discount of nearly six points from the previous Nifty futures close. This suggests a…

The rising geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, have pushed gold prices higher in the domestic futures market today. As concerns mount over international instability, experts are offering their strategies for navigating the gold market, especially on the MCX. Gold prices saw an upward movement on December 30, with the domestic futures market responding to the fresh escalation of conflicts in Gaza. By 9:20 AM, MCX Gold for February…

The Indian rupee is positioned to continue its recovery trend on Monday, following a sharp bounce-back in the previous trading session, supported by the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) market intervention. As speculative dollar-long positions were unwound, the rupee is seen strengthening further, with forecasts suggesting it will open at around 85.40-85.42 against the U.S. dollar. RBI’s Strategic Market Moves Lead to Dollar-Long Liquidation In a bid to counter the…

The political debate over H-1B visas has taken a sharp turn, with the fiery rhetoric of MAGA supporters even targeting Indian-American figures. Recently, Congressman Shri Thanedar found himself at the center of a toxic storm after advocating for a more inclusive immigration policy to support American innovation. His stance has triggered an outpouring of vitriol, exposing the deep-rooted xenophobia within some extreme MAGA circles. Support for H-1B Sparks Angry Backlash…

Attorneys for President-elect Donald Trump have filed a motion asking the U.S. Supreme Court to pause a looming ban on TikTok, calling it an infringement on his ability to manage foreign policy and influence free speech in the country. The controversial measure could come into effect as soon as January 19, a day before Trump’s inauguration. The Law at the Heart of the Dispute At the core of the legal…

Yemeni Forces Target Israeli Military Infrastructure Amid Gaza Conflict On December 28, 2024, Yemeni forces made a significant strike against Israel’s Nevatim Airbase in the southern region of occupied Palestine. The operation, announced by Yemeni military spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree, marks a new escalation in the ongoing conflict, as part of Yemen’s broader support for Palestinians in Gaza. The missile strike, carried out with a Palestine-2 hypersonic ballistic missile,…